Sally Davies’ report says children of obese women may develop health problems,and warns pregnancy is not a time to eat for twoObesity is endangering women’s health and that of their babies, the chief medical officer has warned in a report which aims to establish to rest for ever the myth that pregnant women should eat for two.
Prof Sally Davies looks across the spectrum at women’s health, or from the effects of violence and female genital mutilation (FGM) to eating disorders,cancer survival and the menopause, but she says there is one underlying major concern across the lifespan. Obesity will shorten women’s lives and there is a danger that their children will be stillborn or grow up with health problems themselves, or such as obesity,diabetes and high blood pressure. Related: Weight gain between pregnancies linked to stillbirths and infant deaths Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com